Cross-trained in endowment and scholarship reporting and stewardship administrator
duties

Support and assist with stewardship events.

Coordinate production of annual donor report

Fundraising/Engagement

Manage a portfolio of roughly 150 donors and/or prospects

Annual Fund support as requested

Other duties as assigned

Goals and Objectives of the Position:

Fundraising strategies and innovative techniques

Effective and strategic communications for targeted constituencies

Professional volunteer engagement

The goals of the University Advancement Office

The mission of the University.

Difficulty and Complexity:

This position requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality and an ability
to interact with a variety of entities and individuals to significantly increase the
visibility of the University.

Incumbent must be capable of conveying appropriate messages and representing the University
to encourage and facilitate interest in and support of the University’s mission and
goals.

This position has a significant effect on the University’s ability to engage current
and future donors in a meaningful way and is responsible for enhancing the University’s
ability to identify, establish, create and maintain strong relationships.

Environmental Demands:

This position requires event participation and staffing; physical mobility is necessary.

Work venues vary from office, to social events, to presentations, to large and small
meetings and interactions with individuals, involving a variety of environments.

Special Skills

Management of a prospect portfolio of roughly 150 constituents and ability to meet
goals and metrics for discovery calls and solicitations

Demonstrated success in securing individual gifts of $500+

Demonstrated success in volunteer management

Demonstrated supervisory experience

Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills with large groups as
well as with individuals are essential.

Ability to maintain a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances.

Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective donors, and interact
via electronic communications, telephone and in person with institutional peers.

Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for diverse number of projects
and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision.

Exceptional writing and editing skills in order to develop proposals, professional
reports, strategic plans, and correspondence.

Experience working in Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines

Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens

Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone

Ability to lift and load event materials as well as set-up/break-down event displays.

Prerequisites Required for Position

Minimum Education Requirement

A bachelor’s degree and experience in development or donor relations.

Experience in higher education fundraising preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with fundraising experience or donor relations
experiences, particularly with a private college or university.

Knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge preferred.

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required
for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities
to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

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